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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Stefans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles LaFontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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216 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Stefans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles LaFontier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefans lands a lovely overhand right.
Stefans gets tackled into the cage by LaFontier. LaFontier maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFontier.
Our sources have told us that Stefans has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
LaFontier pushes off an throws an elbow but Stefans leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LaFontier has a couple of punches blocked by Stefans.
Stefans can't find room to land a body shot as LaFontier controls the action.
LaFontier managing to block the knees to the body from Stefans.
LaFontier swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefans unloads a knee to the mid-section.
LaFontier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LaFontier gets through Stefans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LaFontier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stefanss head.
Stefans avoids the elbow strike from LaFontier, against the cage.
LaFontier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefans lands a body shot.
Stefans blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaFontier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFontier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaFontier misses with some punches.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefans.
Stefans trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stefans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LaFontier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stefans blocking some punches.
LaFontier lands with a right to the head.
Stefans throws a punch but it's blocked by LaFontier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefans.
Stefans misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from LaFontier fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefans.
LaFontier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefans backwards.
Stefans throws a head punch that misses.
LaFontier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFontier.
LaFontier misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaFontier pushes Stefans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LaFontier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaFontier.
Stefans tries to work over LaFontier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaFontier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stefans is trying to maintain a safe position but LaFontier gets an underhook and turns Stefans into the cage.
Nice body punch from LaFontier - that landed with a thud.
LaFontier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stefans is breathing heavily.
LaFontier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that LaFontier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stefans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from LaFontier fails to land.
LaFontier lands an uppercut.
LaFontier digs a right hand into Stefans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stefans's gas tank.
A body shot lands from LaFontier.
LaFontier gets through Stefans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LaFontier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LaFontier pushes Stefans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LaFontier lands a right hand.
Stefans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFontier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
LaFontier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaFontier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefans's elbow.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier tries a body shot but Stefans blocks it.
LaFontier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFontier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
LaFontier takes a shot to the head.
LaFontier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaFontier is defending well for now.
Stefans blocks a body shot from LaFontier.
Stefans prevents a body shot from LaFontier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefans.
Stefans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefans lands a hook that snaps the head of LaFontier backwards.
LaFontier tries a body shot but Stefans blocks it.
Stefans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaFontier lands with a short shot to the head.
LaFontier misses with some punches.
Stefans misses with a knee strike.
LaFontier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaFontier blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaFontier blocking some punches.
A short right from LaFontier.
LaFontier misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaFontier gets through Stefans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefans scores with a shot to the side of LaFontier's head.
Still in the clinch, LaFontier scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stefans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
LaFontier lands a damaging elbow.
Stefans blocks an uppercut.
Stefans blocks an elbow strike from LaFontier.
Stefans blocking some punches.
Stefans managing to block the knees to the body from LaFontier.
Nice body punch from LaFontier.
LaFontier gets through Stefans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LaFontier lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaFontier lands an elbow that stopped Stefans in his tracks for a moment.
LaFontier tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefans avoids the damage to the body.
Stefans missing with knees to the body.
Stefans managing to block the knees to the body from LaFontier.
LaFontier misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles LaFontier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
LaFontier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
LaFontier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for LaFontier.
LaFontier digs a good hook to Stefans's body.
Stefans moves out of range as LaFontier strikes.
And Stefans counters with a quick kick to the body but LaFontier blocks it.
Stefans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LaFontier scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFontier throws a hook but Stefans avoids it easily.
LaFontier misses with a double jab.
Stefans ducks under a wild hook from LaFontier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Stefans misses.
LaFontier darts in and clinches Stefans up against the cage.
Stefans digs a right hand into LaFontier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaFontier's gas tank.
LaFontier tries to throw a body punch but Stefans avoids it by throwing LaFontier back against the cage.
LaFontier can't find room to land a body shot as Stefans controls the action.
Stefans takes a shot to the head.
LaFontier scores with a shoulder strike.
LaFontier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefans backwards.
Stefans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stefans prevents a body shot from LaFontier.
LaFontier scores with a shot to the side of Stefans's head.
A head punch on the inside from LaFontier fails to land.
LaFontier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefans.
Stefans avoiding damage as LaFontier throws knees to the body.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
LaFontier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFontier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LaFontier lands a nice uppercut.
LaFontier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFontier misses with a punch to the body.
LaFontier misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from LaFontier.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaFontier.
LaFontier pushes off an throws an elbow but Stefans leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefans blocks an uppercut.
LaFontier can't find room to land a body shot as Stefans controls the action.
LaFontier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stefans blocks the elbow strike.
LaFontier lands an elbow just above Stefans 's eye.
LaFontier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LaFontier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LaFontier misses with the head strike.
Stefans tries to throw a body punch but LaFontier avoids it by throwing Stefans back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stefans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefans lands a hook that snaps the head of LaFontier backwards.
LaFontier scores with a shot to the side of Stefans's head.
Stefans blocks an uppercut.
LaFontier working aggressively here.
LaFontier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaFontier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaFontier misses with a punch to the body.
LaFontier has a couple of punches blocked by Stefans.
Stefans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LaFontier blocks it with crossed arms.
Stefans tries a knee to the head but LaFontier blocks it.
Stefans avoiding damage as LaFontier throws knees to the body.
LaFontier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stefans obliges.
LaFontier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFontier digs a right hand into Stefans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stefans's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaFontier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFontier lands a knee to the body.
LaFontier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from LaFontier on the inside.
LaFontier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stefanss head.
Stefans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaFontier is defending well for now.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefans.
LaFontier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LaFontier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stefanss head.
LaFontier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stefans can't find room to land a body shot as LaFontier controls the action.
Stefans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFontier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stefans.
LaFontier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stefans blocking some punches.
LaFontier can't find room to land a body shot as Stefans controls the action.
Stefans avoids the elbow strike from LaFontier, against the cage.
LaFontier misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles LaFontier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stefans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaFontier counters by moving into the clinch.
Stefans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaFontier is defending well for now.
Stefans misses with some punches.
LaFontier tries to work over Stefans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaFontier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefans backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LaFontier.
LaFontier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefans backwards.
LaFontier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
LaFontier lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaFontier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LaFontier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFontier throws a head punch that misses.
LaFontier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LaFontier works on Stefans's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaFontier lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LaFontier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stefans's brow.
LaFontier lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaFontier.
LaFontier tries a body shot but Stefans blocks it.
LaFontier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LaFontier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaFontier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stefans is defending well for now.
LaFontier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFontier.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaFontier.
LaFontier tries to work over Stefans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefans blocking some punches.
LaFontier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefans.
Stefans blocks an uppercut.
Stefans dodges an elbow strike from LaFontier.
Stefans blocks an elbow strike.
LaFontier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFontier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stefans backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaFontier.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaFontier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefans landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Stefans.
LaFontier is leaning against Stefans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LaFontier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stefanss head.
Stefans misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaFontier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaFontier is defending well for now.
Stefans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from LaFontier.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefans.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefans.
LaFontier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaFontier misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaFontier swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefans uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFontier digs a right hand into Stefans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stefans's gas tank.
LaFontier lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier lands a left hand.
LaFontier scores with a shot to the side of Stefans's head.
Stefans managing to block the knees to the body from LaFontier.
LaFontier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LaFontier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefans's elbow.
LaFontier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefans blocking some punches.
LaFontier throws a head punch that misses.
LaFontier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefans backwards.
LaFontier cracks Stefans with a nice body shot.
LaFontier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stefans swings wildly with an uppercut but LaFontier uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFontier misses with a body punch.
LaFontier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stefans takes a shot to the head.
LaFontier swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefans uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFontier lands an uppercut.
Stefans is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier is working Stefans over against the cage.
LaFontier misses with a body punch.
LaFontier blocking some punches.
LaFontier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Stefans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaFontier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefans backwards.
LaFontier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stefans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from LaFontier fails to land.
Stefans seems to have got his legs back now.
LaFontier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LaFontier can't find room to land a body shot as Stefans controls the action.
LaFontier misses with an elbow strike.
LaFontier lands a body shot.
Stefans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaFontier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LaFontier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefans's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles LaFontier really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LaFontier weaves into range and cracks Stefans right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Stefans goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! LaFontier is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles LaFontier!
Charles LaFontier is the new light heavyweight champion!
Charles LaFontier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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